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Kiwi Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Platform-as-a-Service

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).

What to know about Platform-as-a-Service

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) represents a critical layer in cloud computing that enables developers and organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications without the complexity of maintaining infrastructure. It sits alongside other cloud service models such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), offering integrated environments that accelerate digital transformation and application innovation.

Exploring recent stories tagged with Platform-as-a-Service reveals a vibrant ecosystem marked by rapid growth, diverse vendor advancements, and strategic partnerships. From new PaaS solutions focusing on AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and low-code/no-code development, to expansions in analytics, security, and data management platforms, the landscape is shaped by emerging technologies and evolving business demands.

Readers interested in Platform-as-a-Service will gain insights into how organizations leverage PaaS to enhance agility, optimize operations, and scale innovation. The stories also highlight challenges like security, integration complexities, and market competition, providing a comprehensive view of PaaS’s role in shaping the future of cloud computing and enterprise digital strategies.

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Recent Platform-as-a-Service News

Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi
Partners

Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi

Deloitte New Zealand has partnered with Dell Boomi to enhance its integration offerings, providing a low-code platform to simplify digital transformations.

Fri, 19th Oct 2018

Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio
Exeed

Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio

Kiwi distributor Exeed partners with ConnectWise to enhance its managed services portfolio, offering resellers a robust business management platform.

Wed, 29th Aug 2018

How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices
Trade Exchange Platform

How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices

Although they may seem to be the simplest solution, SMBs need to consider the trade-offs they are making by discounting.

Wed, 15th Aug 2018

How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory
Trade Exchange Platform

How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory

Bartercard has members consisting of over 6,000 businesses in eight countries, with a trade volume of over $150 million a year.

Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Kiwi

Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering

Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.

Wed, 28th Jun 2017

Industry-leading iPaaS solution for NZ's 'thriving digital economy'
Partners

Industry-leading iPaaS solution for NZ's 'thriving digital economy'

NZ's digital economy gets a boost with a groundbreaking iPaaS solution by IntegrationWorks and Dell Boomi, streamlining cloud and on-prem app integration.

Tue, 27th Sep 2016

VMware wants to secure your digital workspace
Third platform

VMware wants to secure your digital workspace

VMware has launched a platform called Workspace ONE, which helps secure digital workspaces for flexible workstyles and BYOD.

Thu, 11th Feb 2016

ServiceNow and automation: Changing the way businesses run
Cloud Services

ServiceNow and automation: Changing the way businesses run

KPMG brings US cloud expert to New Zealand to share knowledge on ServiceNow, a platform revolutionising workflows worldwide.

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015

OptimalBI and Yellowfin partner up to provide BI to NZ customers
Public Cloud

OptimalBI and Yellowfin partner up to provide BI to NZ customers

OptimalBI has launched a cloud based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) automated analytics solution known as MagnumBI with Yellowfin.

Tue, 16th Dec 2014

Sage buys Doyen AI to speed finance software rollout
Capital Management

Sage buys Doyen AI to speed finance software rollout

Sage acquires Doyen AI and adds new Intacct, HCM and developer tools as it pushes AI deeper into finance software workflows.

Yesterday

ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
Cloud Storage

ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates

ClickHouse broadens Google Cloud partnership with Lakehouse access, Bring Your Own Cloud, Axion migration and Antigravity link.

Last week

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Hyperscale

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

OVHcloud teams up with Alchemy to host blockchain developer tools on its cloud, targeting regulated markets and multi-cloud growth.

Last week

Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents

Cloudflare adds compute, storage and sandboxing tools to Agent Cloud as it races to become the infrastructure layer for AI software agents.

Last month

Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta
Cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta

Anthropic's public beta gives developers cloud-hosted AI agents with built-in execution, tracing and governance, as rivals race to simplify deployment.

Last month

Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
Virtualisation

Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds

Nutanix unveils bare-metal Kubernetes support and widens Agentic AI plans to help neocloud providers offer managed GPU services.

Last month

SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
Procurement

SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

SAP will fold Reltio's master data management tools into Business Data Cloud, strengthening its bid to unify enterprise records for AI across mixed systems.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Redgate unveils SaaS edition of its database monitor
Managed Services

Redgate unveils SaaS edition of its database monitor

Redgate launches a managed SaaS version of its Monitor tool, promising simpler deployment and upkeep for complex, mixed database estates.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale
Virtualisation

Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale

Hitachi Vantara upgrades its iQ stack with new AI agents, NVIDIA GPU options and data integration to run agentic AI on-prem at scale.

Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings

Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ spot in IDC's Q3 2025 rankings for high-end external storage, leading key markets including India and Korea.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Telgea raises USD $5m to expand global mobile platform
Unified Communications

Telgea raises USD $5m to expand global mobile platform

Telgea raises USD $5m led by Telenor to scale its unified global mobile platform for operators and multinational enterprise customers.

Thu, 26th Feb 2026

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